Alvaston

Alvaston is an area of Derby in the county of Derbyshire.

There are great places to visit near Alvaston including some great ancient sites, historic monuments, towns, caves, old mines, mountains, hiking areas, lakes, hills, ruins, rivers and streams, waterfalls, historic buildings, cities and shopping centres.

Ancient Sites to visit near Alvaston include Arbor Low Henge, Gib Hill Oval Barrow and Bowl Barrow, and Carl Wark Hillfort.

Places near Alvaston feature a number of interesting historic monuments including Arbor Low Henge.

Alvaston's best nearby towns can be found at Castleton, Buxton, Darley Dale, and Hope.

There are a number of caves near Alvaston including Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.

There are a several good old mines in the Alvaston area like Blue John Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, and Odin Mine.

Alvaston is near some unmissable mountains like Kinder Scout,

There are a several good hiking areas in the Alvaston area like Kinder Scout, Errwood Hall (ruin), Three Shires Head, and Hope Valley.

There are a number of lakes near to Alvaston including Errwood Reservoir.

There are a several good hills in the Alvaston area like Shining Tor, and Higger Tor.

Don't miss Errwood Hall (ruin), and Castedge (ruin)'s ruins if visiting the area around Alvaston.

There are a number of rivers and streams near Alvaston including River Dane at Three Shires Head, and Panniers Pool.

The area around Alvaston features a number of interesting waterfalls including Panniers Pool Waterfall, and Three Shires Head Waterfall.

The area around Alvaston boasts some of the best historic buildings including Solomon's Temple, and St Mary's Church Derby.

Places near Alvaston feature a number of interesting cities including Derby.

The area around Alvaston's best shopping centres can be found at Derbion.

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    As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.

    Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.

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